Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX30V
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91 Imaging
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Superseded the Panasonic TS5
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched February 2012
- Earlier Model is Sony HX20V
- Replacement is Sony HX50V
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Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony HX30V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS6 scores versus the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony HX30V
| TS6 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic TS6
| HX30V | TS6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony HX30V
| TS6 | HX30V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS6 compared to the HX30V.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and HX30V is 91 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and HX30V.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX30V to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TS6 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography features
Sony HX30V Portrait photography features
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (254g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX30V Sports photography highlights
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX30V Travel photography highlights
good battery life (370 CIPA)
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competitors (254g)
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography info
Sony HX30V Landscape photography info
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery life (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX30V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 254g (0.56 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 pictures | 320 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $300 | $420 |
